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UN Day Event Focuses on Human Trafficking and Sextortion
The United Nations Association-USA KY Division is hosting their 2026 annual conference in honor of World Polio Day and the 81st United Nations Day. District 6710 and Rotary Clubs in the area have been strong supporters of the UNA-USA KY Division and the annual conference through the years. This year, the Rotary Club of Louisville is the Gold Sponsor, while several other clubs are co-sponsors.The 2026 UN Day Conference, “Human Trafficking, Child Abuse and Technology-Facilitated Abuse,” will be held:
WHEN: Monday, October 26, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
WHERE: Lang House, 115 S. Ewing Avenue; Use back entrance
RECEPTION: with food and beverages 5:00 PM to 5:20 PM
COST: Free and open to the public; registration is required due to capacity limits
REGISTER: Contact Teena Halbig
VIRTUAL OPTION by Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86441759786?pwd=BiTOXAvU3cvA2PTfe2w8CHfZi0o61h.1
Several dignitaries will be in attendance and speaking, including Rotary District Governor-Elect John Rufli, who will address “Rotary – People of Action!”
- Guest of Honor, KY Senator Julie Raque Adams, will address legislation on this issue.
- Distinguished keynote, Jeremy Murrell, Deputy Commissioner, Office of Counter Exploitation, Department of Criminal Investigations, Office of the Attorney General, will address “SEXTORTION”.
- Detective Ricky Lynn, Sex Crimes Unit, Frankfort Police Dept. will address “Cycles of Harm and Paths to Healing.”
- Blake Konny, Safe Schools Consultant, KY Dept. of Education, will show Sextortion Posters in KY Schools.
If you know of a human trafficking survivor or shelter that could benefit from a FREE SERVICE DOG for comfort and emotional support, contact Rotarian Joseph Michael Kerr with Shepherds of Mt. Eden.
Make plans to join us and register now to reserve your space.
OUR VISION:
To be Louisville’s premier fellowship of business, professional and civic leaders dedicated to selfless humanitarian and civic service, improving lives in our ever-changing community and the world.
OUR MISSION:
To provide a fellowship of inspired business, professional and civic leaders with exceptional opportunities for humanitarian and civic service, while promoting integrity, understanding and goodwill on a local, national and worldwide basis. We achieve our mission by:
- Developing a strong, growing and active membership that reflects the diversity of vocations and people in our community.
- Strengthening finances to support the club and to carry out the civic, vocational and international service projects that meet the needs of the community and the world.
- Building a dedicated, well-trained and energized leadership team to guide the club and to support the District and Rotary International.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION:
The Rotary Club of Louisville’s mission is to provide a fellowship of inspired business, professional and civic leaders with exceptional opportunities for humanitarian and civic service, while promoting integrity, understanding and goodwill on a local, national, and worldwide basis.
We, as a club, cannot achieve our mission without acknowledging the inequalities in our country and our community, specifically for Black and minority Americans.
We celebrate diversity and equality. We continue to foster supportive programs for our community. We will be tenacious in creating new, innovative solutions to address community needs.
We strongly believe everyone should be heard, be respected, and be supported.
Yes, we still have much work to do. But our club is passionate in addressing these issues. Together, we can continue to foster peace, justice, and #EquityForAll.
Adopted January 2021
CORE VALUES & GUIDING PRINCIPLES
These core values are reflected in the Object of Rotary and The Four Way Test which we use in our daily lives. Adopted June 2012
SERVICE
We believe that our service activities and programs improve lives and communities and bring about greater understanding and peace. Through the plans and actions of our Club, we create a culture of service that not only benefits the recipients but also provides unparalleled satisfaction for those who serve.
FELLOWSHIP
Fellowship leads to tolerance and transcends racial, national and other limiting boundaries. This broadens our lives and perspectives and strengthens our ability to serve.
DIVERSITY
We believe Rotary unifies all people behind the ideal of service. We encourage diversity of vocations within our membership and in our activities and service work. Our membership reflects our business and professional community and is a key to our Club’s success.
INTEGRITY
We are committed to and expect accountability from our leaders and fellow members, both in the results of our efforts and in the processes we use to accomplish our goals. We adhere to high ethical and professional standards in our work and personal relationships. We are fair and respectful in our interactions, and we conscientiously steward the resources entrusted to us.
LEADERSHIP
We are a fellowship of leaders and believe in offering our members lifelong opportunities to develop their leadership capabilities in service to others. As Rotarians, we are leaders in implementing our core values.